Bayern Munich will host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, looking to get back to winning ways.
Bayern Munich were held to a draw in their last Bundesliga game vs the defending champions Bayer Leverkusen as they get set to host Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend. That said, Die Roten are in exceptional form right now, and they are on top of the Bundesliga standings. They will look to extend their lead atop the table with a victory here.
Eintracht Frankfurt are in impressive form as well, and they are third in the Bundesliga standings. Die Adler ended their streak of draws with a victory over Holstein Kiel in their last league game. They will look to build on that and put together a winning run now.
Both teams have done quite well this season, and this is likely to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top. The Hard Tackle takes a closer look at the encounter ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides.
Team News & Tactics
Bayern Munich
The home side will be without Daniel Peretz, who has sustained a bruised kidney. Bayern Munich will start in a 4-2-3-1 formation vs Eintracht Frankfurt, with Manuel Neuer in goal.
Sacha Boey and Alphonso Davies will start as the full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Dayot Upamecano will form the central defensive partnership alongside Kim Min-jae.
As for the midfield unit, Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka will add physicality and defensive cover to the side from the deep. Thomas Muller will reprise the attacking midfield role, and he will look to create opportunities for his teammates here.
Leroy Sane and Michael Olise will add pace and flair from the wide areas, with Harry Kane leading the line for Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Muller, Sane; Kane
Eintracht Frankfurt
Igor Matanovic misses out with a foot injury. Eintracht Frankfurt are likely to shape up in a 3-5-2 formation, with Kevin Trapp in goal.
Tuta and Rasmus Kristensen will start alongside Arthur Theate in the back three.
In the middle of the park, Mario Gotze will start alongside Ellyes Skhiri and Hugo Larsson. The trio will look to add creativity and control to the side. Nathaniel Brown and Ansgar Knauff will start in the wide areas. They will look to add creativity and pace to the side and help out during counter-attacking situations.
Elye Wahi will start as the striker along with Hugo Ekitike in the attack.
Probable Lineup (3-5-2): Trapp; Tuta, Kristensen, Theate; Brown, Gotze, Skhiri, Larsson, Knauff; Wahi, Ekitike
Key Stats
- Bayern Munich have seen over 2.5 goals in 15 of their last 17 matches against Eintracht Frankfurt in all competitions.
- Bayern Munich are undefeated in 19 of their last 21 home matches against Eintracht Frankfurt in all competitions.
- Bayern Munich are undefeated in their last eight matches in the Bundesliga.
- Eintracht Frankfurt are undefeated in the last six matches in the Bundesliga.
- 25 goals have been scored in the last six meetings between these two teams.
Player to Watch
Harry Kane
The Bayern Munich striker is our key player to watch out for. Kane has been in spectacular form this season, and he will look to continue his impressive run and get on the score sheet here. Matches between these two sides are packed with goals, and Kane will certainly fancy his chances of getting the score sheet.
Both teams are likely to take an attacking approach here, and there will be plenty of chances on offer. The England international will look to find the back of the net and create opportunities for his teammates as well.
Prediction
Bayern Munich 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich are the favourites heading into this game, and they have a better team as well. They have been in impressive form this season, and the home fans will expect a comfortable victory for them.
Both teams are capable of grinding out a good result, and this is likely to be an entertaining affair. Both sides will look to score goals here, but Bayern Munich have the strength in depth to grind out a victory at home. The Hard Tackle predicts a 3-1 win for Vincent Kompany and his charges.
